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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 497.66 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 497.66 and 203.28 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 497.66 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/497.66 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 497.66 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 101,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,160.82/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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